People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool has accused the government of allowing the Virgin Islands to slip into third-world conditions by failing to provide residents with a reliable water supply. The former Communications and Works Minister said residents should […]
Archive for November, 2026
Flax-Charles backs higher National Parks Trust fees
Former legislator Shereen Flax-Charles has defended increases in National Parks Trust fees in the BVI, arguing that additional revenue is necessary to maintain the territory’s parks, public facilities and visitor attractions. Appearing on the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) radio programme […]
Scatliffe-Leonard fears VIP will leave no cash for next gov’t
The National Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate for the Seventh District, Perline Scatliffe-Leonard has expressed concern that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government’s spending habits could leave little money available for the next administration. Scatliffe-Leonard, a former Director of the Water […]
Skelton Cline: We don’t need voice in UK Parliament!
Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has rejected proposals for the BVI to gain stronger representation in the United Kingdom parliament, arguing that the territory instead needs greater political autonomy and partnership with the UK and other countries. Speaking on his […]
BVI, Hong Kong ink financial services agreement
The government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hong Kong to strengthen financial services cooperation, expand market access for local businesses and create new opportunities for investment and entrepreneurship. The agreement, announced on Monday, November 2, was signed […]
Wheatley threatens to reveal “very disturbing” findings in healthcare
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has issued a stern warning to Opposition Leader Marlon Penn, threatening to expose what he described as “very disturbing” findings uncovered during ongoing investigations into inefficiencies within the BVI’s healthcare system. The warning came during a […]
Vanterpool proposes higher taxes on cruise passengers
People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool has proposed gradually increasing the tax charged on cruise ship passengers visiting the Virgin Islands from $16 to as much as $25 per person. He argued that the territory could generate millions of […]
DeCastro says $79M education budget not enough
Education Minister Sharie deCastro has said the $79 million proposed for her ministry in the BVI’s 2027 budget will not be enough to meet all its priorities, and she intends to seek additional funding during the upcoming Standing Finance Committee […]
Vanterpool slams $81M capital spending plan
People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark Vanterpool has questioned the government’s ability to execute its proposed $81.1 million capital spending programme in 2027, describing the allocation as unrealistic and raising concerns about how the money will be managed. Vanterpool argued […]
BVI Ports Authority wins Cruise Port of the Year award
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has won the Cruise Port of the Year award, earning regional recognition for its performance and improvements in cruise port operations. The Authority received the Nathan Dundas Cruise Port of the Year Award during the […]
